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A child has been diagnosed with thalassemia. Which of the following other health problems is the child at risk for? A. Hypocoagulation B. Iron and ferritin deficiencies C. Splenomegaly and hepatomegaly D. Neutropenia - ANSWER C. Splenomegaly and hepatomegaly A 24-year-old woman presents with fever and painful, swollen cervical lymph nodes. Her blood work indicates neutrophilia with a shift to the left. She most likely has: A. A mild parasitic infection B. A severe bacter...

WGU D027 exam 2024/2025 with 100% correct answers {over 350 questions and answers } What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - CORRECT ANSWER Affects the pancreas causing secretions into the lungs What is Klinefelter syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER An extra X chromosome for males so example XXY causing female-like qualities What is Turner Syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER females. missing or deformed x chromosome. right hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infection, language and articulat...

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What is Klinefelter syndrome? - Answer An extra X chromosome for males so example XXY causing female-like qualities What is Turner Syndrome? - Answer females. missing or deformed x chromosome. right hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infection, language and articulation disorders, visual spatial and attentional problems What is beta thalassemia? - Answer a condition in which the synthesis of the betaglobin chains is decreased or absent. Causes low hemoglobin. Which medication is con...

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Exam 3: PNR204 / PNR 204 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Pediatric Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: what foods can help increase iron? Answer: liver and leafy green vegetables Question: What is a Hereditary blood disorder where blood does not clot ? Answer: Hemophilia DVVAP is a nasal spray. Question: What is a Hereditary blood disorder where the body cannot produce sufficient Adult Hemoglobin? Answer: Thalassemia ...

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What is the most common cause of death related to sickle cell disease - - infection Results when individual inherits two copies of Hb S in sickle cell disease - - sickle cell anemia Blood disorder that reduces the production of hemoglobin - - beta thalassemia Alpha and beta thalassemia is what kind of disorder - - autosomal recessive Beta thalaseemia major is also known as _________ - - cooley's anemia The heterozygous form of beta thalassemia - - beta thalassemia minor -...

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER LABS ANCC EXAM PREPARATION EXAM REVIEW 2024/2025 Hgb male - ANS-13.5 to 17.5 g/dL Hgb female - ANS-12.0 to 15.5 g/dl female male - ANS-36% to 46 % 41% to 53% MCV (size of RBC) - ANS-80 to100 fL >100 fl (macrocytic anemia) such as B12 deficiency (due to pernicious anemia) or folate deficiency <80 (microcytic anemia) such as iron deficiency or thalassemia trait Platelet count . - ANS-140 − 415 × 103/mL Thrombocytopenia increased risk of bleeding Th...

Genetic Counseling Boards study guide (latest updates) *Sickle Cell* Genetics Phenotype Diagnosis Treatment - *Genetics:* HbSS Gluexon6Val mutation in HBB gene chr. 11p15.4 *Phenotype:* Structurally abnormal Hb Manifests at 6-12 months (HbF --> HbA) Painful crises, anemia, organ damage, pulmonary HTN *Diagnosis:* Hb electrophoresis *Treatment:* hydroxyurea (stimulates HbF) *Alpha-thalassemia* Genetics Phenotype - *Genetics:* 2 alpha globin genes (4 alleles) chr. 16 *Phe...